08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe

124 THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
(FCSC)
(Formerly Home Economics)
For Undergraduates and Graduates
415. PROBLEMS. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Problems in A. Clothing and Textiles; B. Equipment and
Home Management; C. Family Relations and Human Development; D. Foods and Nutrition; E.
Family and Consumer Sciences Education; and F. Housing and Home Furnishings. Prerequisite:
Approval of Department t head.
417. FASHION MERCHANDISING PRACTICUM. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. for undergraduates;
Maximum, 3 cr. for graduates. An in-depth experience planned and supervised to meet
individual needs of students. Includes work experience and/or field study. Prerequisites: Senior
standing; 329.
422. HISTORY OF COSTUME. 3 cr. Styles of costumes in western civilization from ancient times to
the present day; cultural and economic factors associated with the development, adoption, and
decadence of styles.
435. HOUSING THE ELDERLY. 3 cr. Examination and application of the guidelines, issues and choices
associated with housing disruption and relocation of the elderly. (Same as Gerontology 435.)
436. NUTRITION AND AGING. 3 cr. Application of concepts of nutrition directed toward improving
nutritional status and health. Federal, state and community programs will be discussed. (Same
as Gerontology 436.)
For Graduates Only
501. INNOVATIONS IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr.
Investigations and analysis of curricula and research and its application to current issues, trends,
and technologies in the content areas of family and consumer sciences as it relates to concerns
of the family, home, and society. (Formerly Innovations in Home Economics.)
502. SUPERVISION OF STUDENT TEACHING IN VOCATIONAL FAMILY AND CONSUMER
SCIENCES. 3 cr. Problems involved in the preparation of family and consumer sciences teachers
with emphasis upon the provision of learning experiences for student teachers. (Formerly Home
Economics Education 502 - Supervision of Student Teaching in Vocational Home Economics.)
503. FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES RELATED OCCUPATIONS. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. A.
Clothing and Textiles, B. Foods and Nutrition, C. Family Relationships and Child Development,
D. Related Services, E. Organization and Administration. Program development including needs
assessment, planning, student recruitment, facilities, and instructional programs in the content
areas of vocational home economics. Organization and administration of home economics
related occupational programs. Experience with selected work stations, employee relationships,
counseling, and other practical aspects of the world of work. (Formerly Home Economics
Education 503 - Home Economics Related Occupations.)
591. DIRECTED STUDY. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Directed study in A. Clothing and Textiles; B.
Equipment and Home Management; C. Family Relations and Child Development; D. Foods and
Nutrition; E. Family and Consumer Sciences Education; and F. Housing and Home Furnishings.
Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
FINANCE
(FINA)
For Graduates Only
503. INVESTMENT THEORY. 3 cr. A study of the theory of investment analysis. The supporting body
of empirical research will be studied and current research techniques will be employed.
Prerequisite: 315 or the permission of the graduate coordinator.
505. SEMINAR IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. 3 cr. Seminar in specific topics emphasizing
contemporary financial management issues. Prerequisite: 315 or the permission of the graduate
coordinator.